Truck console security

This is a discussion on Truck console security within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I have an old weekend truck that I want to build a console for.
I was thinking about adding a holster or compartment to secure ...

Something to consider when dealing with consoles, how easy it for you to access your pistol? I have a large SUV, which has a good size console between bucket seats. The problem is, to open it I have to pull the top from upwards (from 9 to 12 o'clock), and it is difficult to get my gun out with my right hand. I've found I'm much faster reaching a tad further to my glove compartment than my console. Maybe you won't have the trouble I had with my vehicle.

You need to be VERY careful of the laws within your home state and any states you might possibly drive that truck through. In Illinois [possibly the most analy retentive state in the union] if it can be construed as a "secret or concealed compartment" by any idiot in law enforcement, you are in, as we locals like to call it "deep poo poo".

I put a cheap pistol safe from Walmart behind the seat of my truck. I drilled holes in it and ran a bicycle cable lock through it, then through a secure place on my seat. The safe is out of sight, it isn't totally burglar proof, but I was more worried that some idiot looking for money or cd's or something would break in and find my pistol. I only use it when I'm at work, 'cause I can't carry.

"A heavily armed citizenry is not about overthrowing the government; it is about preventing the government from overthrowing liberty. A people stripped of their right of self defense is defenseless against their own government." -source

IS this the safe for $20 or so....I like the box construction, but the lock. Took me a whole 10 - 15 seconds of ever trying to pick a lock to get it open. I like the locks on the COM better. I know if some one wants it, they will eventually get it.

I have a truck with the center console too. I had a galco paddle holster that I took the clip off and mounted inside the console. The good thing about the holster is that the holes are already there from where the screws attach the paddle to it, I even used the same screws to attach it to the console. It is very convenient and very easy to access. When I can't take my gun inside with me I installed a mini- gun vault under the back seat and attached it to the frame with a locking cable. Let me tell you I had the mini-vault for around a year and had a problem. I called customer service told them what it was doing, bam, the guy didnt waste any time said another was on its way and sent me return postage for the old one. Very impressive customer service.

The boxes do secure the weapon, but what secures the box? It only takes a matter of minutes or seconds for an experienced car thief or car prowler to not only take your box, but take your whole truck. Once removed from the scene, it is a matter of applied physics to remove the pistol from the box.